Menopause & Acne
Acne is a skin condition you do not escape once you are an adult. For women going through menopause, acne is a common problem.
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Change
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No matter what age you are, when you go through a hormonal change, the hormonal imbalance will result in acne.
Perimenopause
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Perimenopause is the beginning stages of menopause and is the time when estrogen levels drop. The drop is estrogen leaves testosterone and androgen hormones at higher levels resulting in acne.
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Therapy
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One way to cure menopause-induced acne is hormone therapy. This is the replacement of estrogen in the body.
Medications
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If acne is severe and you do not want to go through hormone therapy, some dermatologist can prescribe medications to control and cure acne.
Over the Counter
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Some acne can be cured with over-the-counter products like topical creams and face wash. Benzoyl peroxide is an active ingredient for acne.
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